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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2020 Closes Due to Covid-19

Show and Rodeo officials and city of Houston leaders made the decision on Wednesday, March 11 to shut down all events.

"This yearâ€™s cancellation delivers a cultural and economic punch to Texasâ€™ biggest city, and it comes just days after South by Southwestâ€™s shutdown did the same to Austin. Billed as the worldâ€™s largest livestock show, the Houston Rodeo typically draws 100,000 visitors each weekend. Last yearâ€™s total attendance for the three-week event was 2.5 million. According to rodeo figures, the 2019 event generated $277 million."
(quote from Dallas Morning News, 13 March)

Today, the Event posted on its Instagram and Facebook accounts:

"We are deeply saddened by the recent closing of the 2020 Rodeo and the impact this has had on our livestock and horse show exhibitors. The Rodeo will be refunding all entry fees for exhibitors who were unable to compete. Additionally, the Rodeo is working on a plan to support our junior exhibitors and that plan will be announced soon. We thank our exhibitors for their support of #RODEOHOUSTON.
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